I'm deeply grateful to Geoff and Dominique for their patience, expertise and diligence in handling the tail-end of my worker's comp case. They never dropped the ball. My only regret is that I didn't find them back in 2023 when I first opened my claim. I highly recommend. read more

Every lawyer I contacted turned me away--except Geoffrey Schotter. When my employer, New York State, broke me under extraordinary conditions, causing an acute mental health crisis, Geoffrey didn't just take my case--he built it into something undeniable. He is not just a lawyer; he is a force for workers' rights. Schotter Millican LLP Doesn't Just Represent Clients; They Redefine the Fight for Justice I walked into this case knowing the odds were stacked against me and ready to do it alone if necessary. But with Geoffrey Schotter, I didn't have to. I had already reached out to multiple attorneys, and every single one turned me away, but not because my case wasn't real, but because it was too difficult, too risky, too untested. Geoffrey Schotter was the last lawyer I contacted before I was prepared to represent myself. He was my last hope. And, as it turned out, he was the most important one. When my employer, New York State, had pushed me beyond my limits, breaking me under extraordinary and extreme conditions until I suffered an acute mental health crisis, Geoffrey was the one who stepped in. He worked through every detail, saw the full weight of what had happened, and built a case that refused to let my suffering be dismissed as 'just part of the job.' Beyond Representation: A Relentless Pursuit of Justice What sets Geoffrey apart is that he doesn't just argue a case; he builds it with intention, precision, and an acute awareness of every possible challenge. Every potential counter argument was anticipated and addressed before it could be used. Every detail that might have been questioned was already accounted for. By the time we got to summation, there was no shaky ground left to stand on. And he didn't just take one route; he gave my case multiple paths to victory. * A clear argument for my claim as a work-related accident under the Workers' Compensation Law. * A strategic foundation for establishing it as a novel occupational disease case if needed. * A preemptive dismantling of any attempt to claim that my breakdown was a direct consequence of a lawful personnel action. Each argument stood on its own, but together, they created something undeniable. Sharp, Focused, and Completely Unapologetic Geoffrey can be snappy, short, frustrated, and even frustrating at times. But that's what it takes to push the law forward. When you're forcing the system to acknowledge its own failures, when you're fighting for something that hasn't been fought before, there's no time for hesitation or unnecessary pleasantries. He operates at a level of focus, intensity, and precision that makes lesser arguments collapse before they even begin. He doesn't waste words. He doesn't waste time. He gets to the point, and the point is razor-sharp. If you're looking for someone to soften the truth or go through the motions, he is not your guy. But if you want a lawyer who will force the opposition to answer for every single thing they overlooked, dismissed, or ignored; who will push through legal barriers that most attorneys wouldn't even think to challenge; this is the lawyer you need. Staying Three Steps Ahead of the Opposition Geoffrey didn't just respond; he dictated the pace. The defense barely had room to move because he didn't just prove my case, rather he forced them to confront their own failures in a way they couldn't ignore. He took their best possible arguments and preemptively turned them against them. And it wasn't just about me. He made sure the court saw the bigger picture; the systemic failure, the pattern of harm, the need for change. This case was never just about compensation. It was about holding a system accountable for what it had done to its workers. The Lawyer You Call When You Refuse to Be Dismissed This isn't just about winning a case. This is about fighting for what's right in a system that often hopes people like me give up. Geoffrey didn't just refuse to let me give up, he made sure I had the legal firepower to fight back. I walked into this case expecting to fight for myself. Instead, I found someone who fought with me, for justice, for accountability, and for every worker who has ever been told that suffering is just part of the job. The work of protecting healthcare workers, public servants, all of us--is far from finished. The fight does not end in the courtroom. The law does not evolve without those who are willing to challenge its limits. Geoffrey Schotter is not just a lawyer; he is proof that the battle for workers' rights is still worth fighting. read more

I cannot recall if I left a review on yelp for me. Schotter but I've done so on about a dozen other sites because the guy certainly deserves the recognition. I had a complex case requiring top notch insight and relentless workmanship and that is what I got from me. Schotter. There's no quit in his soul. The evidence is in the recent settlement that we scored. When he informed me he'd get me top dollar, he was speaking facts. He advised me thoroughly with my loan advances and provided understanding for many other unrelated questions I had. I was a big pain in the ass and he did not flinch or lose his composure. He was patient and compassionate about my severe mental and physical limitations. A rare breed. If you think all attorneys are greedy,this is also a far cry from the truth. In the end,we settled a suit for my benefit at great cost,energy,and headache that he sacrificed for me. You will NOT be disappointed. Trust me read more